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Portugal - The Simple Life

Dylan Herholdt

Society & Culture

Business

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 350

"Olá e bem-vindo" to Portugal The Simple Life Podcast!
If your plans to have a simple life abroad include delicious food, a fantastic climate, friendly people and lots of things to see and do, then Portugal is the right place to be!

Dylan Herholdt, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on living in Portugal and a glimpse of the marvellous lifestyle that has captivated foreigners from all over the world.
Join our weekly podcast where Dylan and his guests shine a light on the various aspects of living, investing and visiting Portugal.
This podcast is sponsored by Leisure Launch Group: https://www.leisurelaunch.com/
Welcome to the simple life!

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My home in Portugal - Andre & Marianne

Season 3 · Episode 21

Monday, July 29, 2024 • Duration 48:04

On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Andre & Marianne, a German & Norwegian couple who lived in Norway and discovered and then fell in love with Portugal’s Silver Coast. At the time of recording Andre & Marianne had just taken ownership of their new villa in Sao Martinho do Porto which will become their permanent home, this is some of their story.

ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:

"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.

Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

SPONSOR:

Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode.

🇵🇹 If you are interested in 🏡 PROPERTY FOR SALE IN PORTUGAL, Dylan would love to chat with you!
Send us a message!

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If you’d like to get in touch or share your experience with Portugal, Dylan would love to hear from you!

Email: ola@portugal-the-simple-life.com
WhatsApp: (+351) 910 571 613

🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more podcast videos about Portugal!

🔔 DOWNLOAD our free Portugal The Simple Life Magazine

Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal, “Muito Obrigado”!
Welcome to the simple life!

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Stupid questions about Portugal

Season 3 · Episode 20

Monday, July 22, 2024 • Duration 56:01

Hugo and Ines are Portuguese comedians and previous guests on the podcast. This week they join Dylan for a special 20th episode and have some fun answering some stupid questions about their country. A few things that come up; bread, olive oil, dating apps, diapers and ‘dad bods’.

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Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.

Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

SPONSOR:

Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode.

🇵🇹 If you are interested in 🏡 PROPERTY FOR SALE IN PORTUGAL, Dylan would love to chat with you!
Send us a message!

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Making time in Portugal

Season 3 · Episode 11

Monday, May 20, 2024 • Duration 40:47

Our latest guest is Stephen Mansfield who is the Co-founder of Singularity Watches and has been living in Portugal for the last three years with his wife and two sons. Stephen was born in Ireland, grew up in the UK and has lived in various parts of Asia for almost 30 years. Stephen chats to Dylan about why he moved to Portugal, what he is enjoying about living here, opportunities in Portugal for an entrepreneur, the life his sons have in Portugal, the pace of life in Portugal and how to find the flow in Portugal.

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Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode.

🇵🇹 If you are interested in 🏡 PROPERTY FOR SALE IN PORTUGAL, Dylan would love to chat with you!
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History of Portugal - 19th Century

Season 2 · Episode 22

Monday, August 29, 2022 • Duration 56:40

Dylan is joined by Margaret J. Lloyd, a Portuguese writer and historian, to discuss the fascinating and very turbulent history of 19th-century Portugal, which included the French invasions, civil war, divided families, scandals and plagues, to name just a few...

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ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:

"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that makes Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Portugal The Simple Life Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

SPONSOR:

This episode was sponsored by Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company. Welcome to the simple life!

The anatomy of a Portuguese ‘festa’

Season 2 · Episode 21

Monday, August 22, 2022 • Duration 49:00

Dylan is joined by Vasco Ribeiro Casais, a producer, composer and visual artist who plays 8 musical instruments. They discuss, amongst other things, the anatomy of a Portuguese ‘festa’, Vasco’s amazing project Omiri, which combines old stories with new music, and what he has learned about Portugal while doing this project.

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ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:

"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that makes Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Portugal The Simple Life Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

SPONSOR:

This episode was sponsored by Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company. Welcome to the simple life!

Portuguese wines that sing

Season 2 · Episode 20

Monday, August 15, 2022 • Duration 47:30

Dylan is joined by Amelia Singer, a London-based wine journalist, judge, communicator and presenter of the popular TV series ‘The Wine Show’. They discuss amongst other things, how Portugal has surprised her with food, safety, people and timeless quality. They, obviously, couldn’t avoid the subject of wine, what is a wine that sings and how Portugal has so many of those.

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ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:

"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that makes Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Portugal The Simple Life Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

SPONSOR:

This episode was sponsored by Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company. Welcome to the simple life!

The real digital nomads of Portugal

Season 2 · Episode 19

Monday, August 8, 2022 • Duration 48:01

Dylan is joined by his cousin Marco Patricio. Marco was born in South Africa, raised in Canada and now lives happily in Portugal, where he works remotely. Although he doesn’t like the term, Marco is a digital nomad in Portugal.

They discuss, amongst other things, work-life balance in Portugal and why Marco chooses to live here, why it’s the perfect place for those who want to work remotely and things in Portugal that take his breath away...

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Marco Patricio on Instagram

ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:

"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that makes Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Portugal The Simple Life Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

SPONSOR:

This episode was sponsored by Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company. Welcome to the simple life!

Finding balance in Portugal

Season 2 · Episode 18

Monday, August 1, 2022 • Duration 50:51

Dylan is joined by Pauline Foessel. Pauline is originally from France but her work as an art manager and curator has taken her to Asia and brought her to Portugal for the first time where she was involved in founding the famous Underdogs gallery. Then, after almost 3 years in Hong Kong, she returned permanently to Portugal where she got involved in the start-up scene and founded Artpool, an NFT platform.

They discuss, amongst other things, their first phones, curating for one of the world's most famous urban artists, her time in Asia, the groundbreaking Artpool platform and the real reasons she came back home to Portugal.

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ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:

"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that makes Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Portugal The Simple Life Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

SPONSOR:

This episode was sponsored by Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company. Welcome to the simple life!

Are Portuguese people funny? IV

Season 2 · Episode 17

Monday, July 25, 2022 • Duration 50:02

This week, Dylan is joined by Hugo Rosa, a dad and Portuguese comedian. They discuss, amongst other things, driving in Portugal, Portuguese names, Portuguese in-laws, parenthood and we try to answer the question ‘Are Portuguese people funny?’.

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ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:

"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that makes Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Portugal The Simple Life Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

SPONSOR:

This episode was sponsored by Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company. Welcome to the simple life!

'How Portugal moves me'

Season 2 · Episode 16

Monday, July 18, 2022 • Duration 40:51

Dylan is joined by Maria Fonseca, a mom, a dancer who has performed all over the world and a trance dance facilitator. Maria and Dylan discuss, amongst other things, being connected to nature, raising a child in Portugal, colours and rhythm, how Portugal makes her younger and how Portugal makes her move.

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ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:

"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that makes Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Portugal The Simple Life Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

SPONSOR:

This episode was sponsored by Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company. Welcome to the simple life!

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